Medical history
Check with their GP or specialist for records
Some steps differ by region inside the country.
Where
Their GP, treating specialists, hospital records department, and the medical aid's claims history.
How
Ask the GP's practice for a summary of their history and a list of specialists they were referred to.
Request the medical aid claims history, which shows every provider they saw and when.
Contact the hospital records department for admission and discharge records if needed.
Only ask for what you actually need, records are usually released to the executor or next of kin for a specific purpose.
What to bring
A certified copy of the death certificate
Proof that you are the executor or next of kin
The medical aid membership number
This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.